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Picture-Perfect Kids’ Outfits for Thanksgiving

Posted by Addie Sellers on

Thanksgiving is about more than turkey and pumpkin pie — it’s about gathering with family, snapping those once-a-year photos, and making memories. And for parents, that often means picking the perfect outfits for the kids: clothes that look special enough for a holiday but are still soft, comfortable, and easy to move in.

That’s exactly what Ruth and Ralph’s Thanksgiving Collection delivers. From hand-smocked dresses to classic jonjons and bubbles, these heirloom-quality pieces bring a timeless touch to your holiday photos while keeping your little ones comfy all day.

Thanksgiving Outfits For Girls

Smocked dresses are a classic choice for Thanksgiving. They photograph beautifully, feel festive, and can be layered if the weather turns chilly.

Blue Floral Smocked Sadie Dress – Soft blue florals with delicate smocking; pair with cream tights and Mary Janes for a timeless look.

girl wearing blue floral dress with smocking on chest

Thanksgiving Smocked Caroline Dress – Warm fall hues and hand-smocked details of turkeys and cornucopia make this dress a holiday favorite.

Wheat Stripes Smocked Charlotte Dress – Subtle autumn stripes that coordinate perfectly with sibling outfits.

Smocked Outfits For Baby Girls & Toddlers

Bubbles are the ultimate holiday outfit for babies and toddlers — soft, roomy, and adorable in photos.

Thanksgiving Smocked Eleanor Bubble – Tiny hand-embroidered details and gentle gathers keep little ones comfy.


Wheat Stripes Smocked Bridget Bubble – Classic stripes in soft autumn shades; layer with knee socks or a light cardigan.

Thanksgiving Outfits For Boys: Classic Jon Jons & Sets

Little gentlemen look their best in jonjons, bubbles, and matching sets. Ruth & Ralph offers pieces that nod to the season without feeling like costumes.

Thanksgiving Smocked Benjamin Jonjon – A playful, festive jonjon with hand-smocked Thanksgiving motifs. Pair it with our peter pan collar shirt! 

Smocked Thanksgiving Henry Bubble – Timeless turkeys  and easy snaps make it a parent favorite.

Thanksgiving Smocked Beau T-Shirt & Shorts Set – Slightly more casual, but still polished enough for the dinner table.

Make the Memories With Family 

Thanksgiving outfits aren’t just about looking cute; they’re part of the tradition. When you flip through those holiday photos years from now, you’ll see your kids in timeless, well-made clothes that still make you smile.

Explore the full Thanksgiving Collection to find the perfect heirloom-quality outfit for your little one this season.